Highlights from closing day and night at Newport Beach Film Festival

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The Unidentified" Thursday, Apr 30 7:30p at Edwards Island Cinemas, Newport Beach, CA Estlin is feeling lost after college. When his relationship with Sopie crumbles he hurls himself into the political world searching for the idealism of the 1960s.United States, 2008, 113 min. Director: Kevan Tucker. Cast: Jay Sullivan, Erin Ecklund, Lauren Shannon.

"Garbage Dreams (Garbage Dreams)" Thursday, Apr 30 12:30p at Edwards Island Cinemas, Newport Beach, CA This film follows three teenage boys born into the trash trade as it becomes obsolete due to the globalization of the disposal industry.United States, 2009, 82 min. Documentary. Director: Mai Iskander

"Remnants of a War" Thursday, Apr 30 4:00p at Edwards Island Cinemas, Newport Beach, CA An intimate look into the lives of the brave Muslims and Christians, Sunnis and Shia, who work together to make Lebanon, their home country, safe again.Lebanon, United States, 2008, 76 min. Documentary. Director: Jawad Metni

The best con men in the world decide to take on one last job – showing a beautiful and eccentric heiress the time of her life with a romantic adventure. United States, 2008, 109 min. Director: Rian Johnson. Cast: Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo.

“Garbage Dreams (Garbage Dreams)” 12:30 p.m.

This film follows three teenage boys born into the trash trade as it becomes obsolete due to the globalization of the disposal industry. United States, 2009, 82 min. Documentary. Director: Mai Iskander.

“El Regalo” 1 p.m.

A romantic comedy in which funny encounters tangle with charming people. These friends are mixed in a trip that will become an unforgettable experience. Chile, 2008, 108 min. Director: Cristián Galaz, Andrea Ugalde. Cast: Julio Jung, Gloria Munchmeyer, Nelson Villagra.

When Ethan is dumped by his fiancée, he learns how to act like a misogynistic “real man.” United States, 2008, 88 min. Director: Alex Ranarivelo. Cast: Ross Mccall, Paul J. Alessi, Omar Gooding.

“Know Your Mushrooms” 3:30 p.m.

Fungi play a vital role in our planet’s health. Follow this film to Colorado’s Mushroom Festival and meet the assortment of personalities seeking to pay homage to mushrooms. Canada, 2008, 73 min. Documentary. Director: Ronn Mann.

Film Shorts: “A Slice of Americana” 3:45 p.m.

“Articles Of War,” “coons,” “Animated American,” “In The Wind,” “An American Tragedy,” and “The American Wild Horse music video.”

An intimate look into the lives of the brave Muslims and Christians, Sunnis and Shia, who work together to make Lebanon, their home country, safe again. Lebanon, United States, 2008, 76 min. Documentary. Director: Jawad Metni.

“Fallen Angel: The Outlaw Larry Norman” 5:15 p.m.

The rise and fall of the Christian rock icon of the 1970s, Larry Norman. United States, 2008, 94 min. Documentary. Director: David Di Sabatino.

Klemens and Nejla own a small herd of reindeer. The herd is attacked and they react without regard for the law. A stroke of the axe puts the relationship to the test. Sweden, 2008, 95 min. Director: Daniel Alfredson. Cast: Peter Stormare, Robin Lundberg, Rolf Degerlund.

Film Shorts: “Short Performances” 5:45 p.m.

“Get Happy,” “Dream Undream (Mon Reve Familier)” and “Nora.”

“Between The Folds” 6:30 p.m.

The intricacies of modern origami create an intriguing mix of science and art. The film documents the lives of those who reinterpret the world in paper. United States, 2008, 55 min. Documentary. Director: Vanessa Gould. Cast: Dr. Erik Demaine, Eric Joisel, Paul Jackson.

“Blue Tooth Virgin” 7:30 p.m.

What happens when you have to give feedback, and the news isn’t good? Sam, an aspiring screenwriter, and David, a successful magazine editor, are about to find out. United States, 2008, 80 min. Director: Russell Brown. Cast: Lance Aaron, Amber Benson, Karen Black.

“Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison” 7:30 p.m.

The most important day in the career of one of America’s foremost artists. A lesser known “Man in Black” forever defined by darkness and light is exposed. United States, 2008, 87 min. Documentary. Director: Bestor Cram.

“The Missing Person” 7:30 p.m.

A private detective hired to tail a man must confront whether to return the man to a life that no longer exists. United States, 2009, 95 min. Directors: Noah Buschel, Petra Hoebel. Cast: Michael Shannon, Frank Wood, Amy Ryan.

“The Unidentified” 7:30 p.m.

Estlin is feeling lost after college. When his relationship with Sophie crumbles, he hurls himself into the political world searching for the idealism of the 1960s. United States, 2008, 113 min. Director: Kevan Tucker. Cast: Jay Sullivan, Erin Ecklund, Lauren Shannon.

A reclusive author of spiritual books is pursued for advice by a single mother and a man fresh out of rehab. United States, 2009, 95 min. Director: John Hindman. Cast: Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham, Lou Taylor Pucci.

“Black Ice (Musta Jaa)” 8 p.m.

Saara wants to find out more about her rival, the woman her husband has been having an affair with. In a strange twist she ultimately finds an unexpected friend in the enemy. Finland/Germany, 2007, 110 min. Director: Petri Kotwica. Cast: Outi Maenpaa, Ria Kataja, Martti Suasalo.

“Havana Surf” 8:30 p.m.

Bob Samin and his brotherhood of surfers are Havana Surf. Making their gear out of anything they can find, they’re working to bring surfing to the youth of Cuba. Spain/United States, 2008, 51 min. Director: Rodrigo Diaz McVeigh. Cast: Bob Samin, Eduardo Nunez Valdes, Brayam Ramirez Garcia.